Yeasts Biotechnological Applications
A special issue of Biology (ISSN 2079-7737). This special issue belongs to the section "Biotechnology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2026 | Viewed by 31
Special Issue Editor
2. Fermentation Research Center for Value Added Agricultural Products (FerVAAPs), Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen 40002, Thailand
Interests: biotechnology
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
For millennia, yeasts, particularly Saccharomyces cerevisiae, have been integral to human society, playing a fundamental role in the production of staple foods and beverages such as bread, beer, and wine. However, the significance of these remarkable unicellular eukaryotes has expanded far beyond their traditional applications. In the current era, faced with the challenges of providing food and energy for an ever-growing global population, coupled with the urgent need for more environmentally sustainable industrial processes, yeast biotechnology has emerged as a powerhouse of innovation. Today, scientists are unlocking the diverse metabolic capabilities of a wide array of yeast species, positioning them as critical cell factories for a sustainable future.
Current hot topics in yeast biotechnology research are diverse and multifaceted. This Special Issue, therefore, welcomes research papers focusing on the utilization of yeast in various aspects, including but not limited to biofuel production, feed development, biological control of pests and diseases, and the role of yeasts in environmental applications such as waste treatment and bioremediation. Furthermore, contributions related to the production and applications of metabolites from yeasts in various fields, such as enzymes, organic acids, vitamins, pigments, and biopharmaceuticals, as well as the development of new technologies related to yeast biotechnology and its applications, are highly encouraged.
Advances in yeast biotechnology, concerning fields from the production and applications of metabolites, including the production optimization, recovery, and production of different metabolites and products, and their applications, are continuously taking place. This Special Issue will focus on original research papers and review articles covering areas of yeast biotechnology that present advances in these fields. It is hoped that this Special Issue will provide all interested parties with an authentic and comprehensive picture of the current and future trends in yeast biotechnology applications research, fostering further innovation and collaboration in this exciting domain.
Dr. Pornthap Thanonkeo
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- biofuel and feed production
- biological control
- waste treatment and utilization
- yeast metabolites
- enzyme technology
- yeast strain development
- process development
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